What's the word in Bergen County NJ? Well, buzzworthy food and fun is happening and we are totally here for it. Enjoy!
Lazy days of summer call for ICE CREAM! And who better to deliver the goods than a good ole' fashion ice cream truck. Ice Cream Metro can be reserved any day of the week for all your faves, like bomb pops, chipwiches and Italian ices. Watch them roll up and see the kiddos smile. (Ice Cream Metro, no fee for reservations, reserve by calling or texting: 201-449-5339)
If you've been keeping up with our news, you already know it's sunflower season. Take your love of the tall yellows a little further with Alstede Farm's Sunset with Sunflowers Events, where you can enjoy wine, music and home made ice cream among the stems at dusk. Additional tickets available for their Sunflower Maze. (Reservations only, Alstede Farms, July 31st/August 7th, $9.99/pp click to reserve)
Harrington Park restaurant Let's Meat Steakhouse has moved to a new location in River Vale serving up more than just steak. Specialties include house-made pastas, scallops and even sushi. The eatery is currently serving outside but their new indoor space will be worth the wait. (Let's Meat Steakhouse, BYOB until their liquor license is approved, reservations recommended, 625 Rivervale Rd, River Vale, NJ 201-660-7960)
When your backyard becomes your local playground, camp and resort, toys are your friend. Cut to Tons of Toys with locations in Wyckoff and Westwood which stock everything from Unicorn Floats to Tie Dye Kits to Slip n' Slides, all available via free delivery after you place your order. Ditch the devices and bring old-school fun back again. (Tons of Toys,Westwood & Wyckoff)
It's mid-summer and you just figured out that playdates, parties and COVID don't mix too well. Keeping these kids socially distanced AND occupied is proving to be a real challenge. Take the stress away with a visit from Masks & Crafts. Founders Ryan and Ariel are real life besties who are also college students majoring in art and design and they'll turn your backyard into a fun art studio for any level of ability. Book for a regular sesh or gather a group and invite them over for a few hours, either way creative juices will be flowing. (Book via their Masks & Crafts Instagram here)
